WORD STUDY – List #15
Part 1:
Greek – Latin Root Word
1. scio – Latin meaning to know
2. science
3. conscience
4. omniscient
5. scientific
Part 2: “Morphograph of the Week”
New prefix! Bene is a prefix that
means well or good. Learn these words.
Nightly Homework:
Monday: Look up words #25 in the dictionary. Write the
word, part of speech, and
the best definition you find
on lined paper. Include the
root word. We will write the
definitions of these words on
your note card in class.
Tuesday: Write words #6-10,
divide into syllables. Use
www.wordcentral.com
Finally, look for “words within
words.” Try for at least 2.
6. benefactor
7. benefit
8. beneficial
9. benevolent
10. beneficiary
Wednesday: Write a
meaningful sentence
(SHOWING an example of
using the word) for each
word, #11-15. For help, refer
to sheet in your binder to
see examples.
Part 3:
Content Vocabulary
11. there
12. their
13. they’re
14. simplest form
15. complexity
Thursday: STUDY! Use a “Key
Sheet.” You will be
responsible for correct
spelling, the Greek-Latin
root word, plus the meaning
of 1 other word of your
teacher’s choice of words
2-5.
Bonus Words
16. gall
17. compatible
BONUS – use the bonus
each night to try to earn a 4
on your homework.